Best Schools in 80138, CO
80138, CO has 24 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 20,409 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 80138 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 80138, CO
The top high schools in 80138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students
2. Chaparral High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2009 Students
3. Legend High School
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Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2228 Students
4. Elizabeth High School
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Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 679 Students
5. Cherokee Trail High School
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Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2924 Students
6. Ponderosa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1402 Students
Best Middle Schools in 80138, CO
The top middle schools in 80138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cimarron Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1116 Students
2. Sagewood Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
3. Sierra Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 779 Students
4. Fox Ridge Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1077 Students
5. Elizabeth Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 80138, CO
The top elementary schools in 80138, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 706 Students
2. Northeast Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 292 Students
3. Iron Horse Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
4. Pioneer Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
5. Mammoth Heights Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 649 Students
6. Frontier Valley Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
7. Pine Lane Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 791 Students
8. Woodland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students
9. Cherokee Trail Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 567 Students
10. Singing Hills Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 418 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 80138, CO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
80138, CO has a total population of 33,992 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 80138, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 80138, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 80138, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 80138, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 80138, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 80138, CO
How many schools are in 80138, CO?
80138, CO has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 20,409 students in total.
How do schools in 80138 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 80138 score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 80138 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 80138?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations